| Issue ID | 1587869 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11240800 |
| Manufacurer | Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. |
| Brand | VOLKSWAGEN |
| Model | TIGUAN |
| Model Year | 2015 |
| File date | 29/07/19 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Car stationary, attempt made to turn on 2015 volkswagen tiguan, on the dashboard, the term "error: airbag" came up. Assessing issue, owner went to check the steering wheel and the horn does not work which can pose a very dangerous hazard when driving resulting in being unable to alert drivers of the cars presence when changing lanes etc. Electronic controls on driving wheel do not work resulting in being unable to control hands free option when using call feature, or other features resulting in distracted driving and compromising passengers safety. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 67142 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | BRONX, NY |
| VIN pattern | WVGAV7AX0FWXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 0 |
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